Andy Geiger

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Andy Geiger (born March 23, 1939), was the seventh athletics director at The Ohio State University. Geiger was named athletic director on April 29, 1994. He officially took over the job on May 16, 1994 following his tenture at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Geiger retired in June 2005, one year before his contract was up, saying 'the job wasn't fun anymore'. Many speculate that this decision was made because of two scandals, the first involving former Ohio State football tailback Maurice Clarett, the second involving former Ohio State men's basketball coach Jim O'Brien. Geiger is believed to have been involved in a cover up of the school's athletic department following the NCAA's indictment of Clarett. This speculation has been further strengthened by the uncovering of Troy Smith's accepting of improper gifts. ^{[1] [2]}

[edit] References

1. ^ http://media.www.themichigantimes.com/media/storage/paper620/news/2005/01/21/Sports/Andy-Geiger.Retires-837528.shtml
2. ^ http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/02/16/000913.php

Preceded by Jim Jones

Ohio State University Athletic Director 1994-2005

Succeeded by Gene Smith